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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FP2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-4030 was released within a month of the FP2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-4030 scores vs the FP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FP2

 FE-4030 FP2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FP2 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FP2

 FE-4030 FP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FE-4030 and the FP2.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and FP2.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography info
Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (151 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography advice
32
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
32
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (151g)
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus FE-4030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $80